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KV06 DWC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,503 mi
Last recorded57,503 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 57,503 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 57,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,609 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 56,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 55,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,244 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 52,244 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both one missing each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,494 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 51,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 50,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 50,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,326 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres has a slightly cut at outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 34,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,269 miles

E.M.L ON

Fail 20 Jan 2014 30,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E.M.L ON

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 25,210 miles

nearside front tyre shows cuts to its outer wall

Fail 21 Nov 2012 25,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre shows cuts to its outer wall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 12,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KV06 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV06 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV06 DWC registered?

KV06 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is KV06 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 DWC shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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